All aircraft requiring security screening at a gateway airport must be registered by telephone with the Transportation Security Administration at least 24 hours before a proposed flight.

“Pilots should carefully review all information pertaining to the TFRs and access procedures well in advance of a trip to the Tampa area between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30,” said Tom Zecha, AOPA manager of aviation security. “Just prior to any departure, pilots should check with flight service, or update with DUAT/DUATS for any changes to the TFRs.”

AOPA continues to work with the FAA, the Defense Department, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Secret Service to reduce the economic impact of TFRs on general aviation and provide greater GA access to TFR airspace when necessary. Industry efforts in cooperation with security officials have resulted in considerable recent progress to achieve improved GA access, Zecha said.

AOPA is calling on its members to take immediate action to build support for new legislation that would reform the third class medical process and provide other protections for general aviation pilots.